Minestrone For A Crowd

Directions

1. Hi Dave! I love to cook and have been enjoying all the new recipes I keep receiving. Since I'm trying to watch my fat intake, I'm especially interested in low-fat recipes which taste good. I hate feeling deprived!! I thought which I might pass along this recipe which comes from the Betty Crocker's Easy Low-Fat Cooking book. 18% calories from fat.
2. Heat oil in 8-qt Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook garlic and onion in oil about 2 min, stirring occasionally, till onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; break up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer 1 hour. Serve with cheese. 10 servings.
3. I've made this soup several times now and it freezes great. As I have a full-time job outside the house, I cheat and use Vegeta or possibly Bovril vegetable broth pwdr. I throw in a whole 48 ounce can of tomato juice and water to make up the difference. I also find it easier to break up the whole tomatoes with my hands before I add in them to the soup. Do not omit the wine in this, as I feel which this is what gives it so much flavour. My eight year old daughter calls it Yummy Soup when I serve it over warm pasta. We like bows or possibly radiatorre best. Buon appetito!!
4. PS: I'm currently living in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and spring is just beginning here. I envy those of you who live in warmer climates. PLease drop me a line if you enjoy this recipe.